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US, Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon
AFP - 38m ago
The fragile two-week truce between Iran and the United States was hanging in the balance on Wednesday, with Tehran …
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Scale of killing in Lebanon 'horrific': UN rights chief
AFP - 1h ago
The scale of the killing in Israeli strikes on Lebanon Wednesday is "horrific", the UN rights chief said, urging the …
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'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 years over Matthew Perry drugs
AFP - 1h ago
A British-American dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" who sold the drugs that killed "Friends" star Matthew Perry, and …
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'Total victory' or TACO? Trump faces questions on Iran deal
AFP - 2h ago
Donald Trump claimed "total" victory after a ceasefire with Iran. But critics say the deal is a fresh example of their …
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Trump to discuss leaving NATO in meeting with Rutte: White House
AFP - 2h ago
US President Donald Trump will discuss the possibility of leaving NATO when he meets with the alliance's chief Mark …
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In Trump war on Iran, tactical wins and long-term damage to US
AFP - 2h ago
Launching war on February 28, US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would learn never to challenge the US military …
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Dilemma over crossings as fate of Hormuz ships remains uncertain
AFP - 4h ago
Only three ships risked crossing the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, highlighting the extreme caution about using the key …
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Middle East war: ceasefire reactions
AFP - 4h ago
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with both sides claiming victory.
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Mediators to 'fragile' US-Iran truce urge restraint as violations reported
AFP - 3h ago
The mediators of a fragile US-Iran ceasefire urged all sides Wednesday to respect the truce as Gulf states endured …
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Oil prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran ceasefire
AFP - 3h ago
Oil and gas prices plunged, stock markets soared and the dollar retreated Wednesday after the United States and Iran …
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Middle East war: global economic fallout
AFP - 4h ago
Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war:
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP - 6h ago
The latest developments in the Middle East war:
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Iran truce spurs hopes for world economy, but recovery will be rocky
AFP - 7h ago
The ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States should bring some relief to a world economy that has been roiled …
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Iran hits Gulf states after agreeing 'fragile' truce with US
AFP - 4h ago
US Vice President JD Vance warned the truce between Washington and Tehran remained "fragile" Wednesday as several Gulf …
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Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce
AFP - 2h ago
A ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to be holding Wednesday after the rivals agreed a two-week truce …
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Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire
AFP - 2h ago
Oil prices plunged Wednesday while stocks soared after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that …
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Jet fuel supplies to take 'months' to recover from war disruption: IATA
AFP - 10h ago
It will take months for jet fuel supplies and prices to normalise even with the Strait of Hormuz open, the head of the …
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Trump to AFP: Iran deal 'total and complete victory' for US
AFP - 17h ago
President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a "total and complete victory" after agreeing …
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Wave of nostalgia as 2000s TV makes a comeback
AFP - 16h ago
In the early 2000s, television viewers first discovered "Malcolm in the Middle," the hilarious tale of a teenager trying …
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Forest's Igor Jesus eyes Europa League 'dream', Villa brace for Bologna in quarters
AFP - 15h ago
Nottingham Forest may be fighting for Premier League survival this term but Thursday's trip to Porto for their Europa …
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In Algeria, Saint Augustine's city anticipates Pope Leo's visit
AFP - 11h ago
On Algeria's sparkling Mediterranean coast, the city of Annaba is teeming with excitement as the one-time home of Saint …
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US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce after Trump apocalyptic threats
AFP - 2h ago
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire Tuesday barely an hour before President Donald Trump's …
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Trump suspends Iran bombing for two weeks, after apocalyptic threats
Apr 07 2026
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was suspending bombing of Iran for two weeks but that Tehran must reopen the …
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'Screams of delight': Artemis crew flying home to thrilled NASA scientists
Apr 07 2026
The Artemis II astronauts were jetting towards Earth and sharing their lunar flyby souvenirs Tuesday, delighting …
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Pershing Square unveils transaction valuing Universal Music at 55 bn euros
Apr 07 2026
American hedge fund Pershing Square, led by the activist investor Bill Ackman, announced Tuesday a transaction valuing …
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Pakistan makes last-minute bid to avert Trump threat to destroy Iran
Apr 07 2026
Pakistan made a last-minute proposal Tuesday to avert catastrophic US attacks on Iran, hours ahead of a deadline set by …
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Artemis II crew basks in glow of lunar flyby en route to Earth
Apr 07 2026
The Artemis II astronauts were jetting towards Earth and sharing their lunar flyby souvenirs Tuesday, delighting …
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Global stocks mostly fall ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran
Apr 07 2026
Global stock markets mostly retreated Tuesday as investors braced for US President Donald Trump's looming deadline for …
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Trump weighs plea for Iran deadline extension
Apr 07 2026
US President Donald Trump was looking at a request on Tuesday from mediator Pakistan to extend his Iran attacks deadline …
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Artemis and ISS astronauts share celestial call
Apr 07 2026
The Artemis astronauts hurtling back home after circling the Moon have had regular communication with their team on …
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UK govt bars Kanye West, forcing cancellation of festival
Apr 07 2026
The UK government on Tuesday blocked US rapper Kanye West from entering the country due to his past antisemitic …
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Iran says ready for anything after Trump warns 'whole civilization will die'
Apr 07 2026
Iran said on Tuesday it was prepared for any eventuality, after US President Donald Trump warned "a whole civilization …
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Trump branded 'crazy' over apocalyptic Iran threats
Apr 07 2026
Donald Trump is no stranger to provocative language. But his threat to wipe out Iranian civilization and other recent …
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Artemis II crew snaps historic Earthset photo on way home
Apr 07 2026
The Artemis II astronauts snapped a stunning shot of Earthset -- the moment when the Earth dips below the Moon's horizon …
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Trump warns 'whole civilization will die' in Iran if ultimatum expires
Apr 07 2026
President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran on Tuesday if the country does not heed his …
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Oil rises, stocks fall ahead of Trump's Iran deadline
Apr 07 2026
Oil prices jumped and stocks slumped on Tuesday after US-Israeli strikes on the key Iranian oil export terminal of Kharg …
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NASA releases picture of 'Earthset' shot by Artemis crew
Apr 07 2026
NASA on Tuesday released a historic photograph of Earth dipping below the lunar horizon, more than 57 years after an …
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Sinner and Alcaraz start fast on Monte Carlo clay in race for No.1
Apr 07 2026
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz continued their duel for the world number one ranking before the French Open as they …
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UK government blocks Kanye West from London music fest
Apr 07 2026
The UK government Tuesday blocked US rapper Kanye West from visiting the country to headline a music festival due to his …
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Oil rises, stocks fall as Trump's Iran deadline looms
Apr 07 2026
Oil prices jumped Tuesday and stocks fell after US-Israeli strikes on the key Iranian oil export terminal of Kharg …
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French high-speed train slams into truck, killing TGV driver
Apr 07 2026
A French high-speed train crashed into a truck carrying a military vehicle in northern France on Tuesday, killing the …
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Strait of Hormuz shipping blockade update
Apr 07 2026
Here are the latest key facts about impacts from the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route …
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Key infrastructure in Iran hit ahead of Trump deadline
Apr 07 2026
Iran said critical infrastructure, including two bridges, was struck Tuesday by the United States and Israel, with US …
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Gunman killed, 2 wounded in shootout outside Israel's Istanbul consulate
Apr 07 2026
A gunman was killed and two others wounded in a shootout Tuesday with police outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, …
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US fund Pershing Square launches takeover bid for Universal Music
Apr 07 2026
American hedge fund Pershing Square, led by the activist investor Bill Ackman, announced Tuesday that it had offered to …
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Train driver killed, two critically injured as French TGV collides with truck
Apr 07 2026
A French high-speed train crashed into a truck carrying military equipment in northern France on Tuesday, killing the …
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New strikes in Tehran as deadline looms for Trump threat to infrastructure
Apr 07 2026
New strikes rocked Tehran on Tuesday with Iran showing no sign of backing down as a US deadline loomed for it to reopen …
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France's Sarkozy says 'innocent' at trial over Libya funding
Apr 07 2026
France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy at an appeals trial Tuesday said he was "innocent", rejecting charges he had …
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Australian soldier charged with war crimes in Afghanistan
Apr 07 2026
One of Australia's most-decorated soldiers was charged Tuesday with murdering unarmed prisoners captured in Afghanistan, …
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Nepal vows action against trekker rescue scam
Apr 07 2026
Nepal's government has developed tough measures to stamp out insurance scams involving unnecessary helicopter rescues of …
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Laughter, tears: historic day for astronaut Jenni Gibbons in Houston
Apr 07 2026
Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons was at the heart of NASA's control room in Houston on Monday, supporting her Artemis II …
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'Morale boost': NASA carries out Moon mission during tough year for science
Apr 07 2026
As the four Artemis astronauts approached a high point of their lunar mission -- getting slung around the far side of …
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After milestone-rich lunar flyby, astronauts start trip home
Apr 07 2026
The Artemis II astronauts wrapped up their lunar flyby as they continue their journey back to Earth on Tuesday, bringing …
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Japanese freed in Iran not allowed to leave country: report
Apr 07 2026
Iran has freed a Japanese national held since January, Tokyo said Tuesday, with Kyodo News reporting however that the …
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Iran defiant as deadline looms for Trump threat to infrastructure
Apr 07 2026
Iran showed no sign of backing down Tuesday as a US deadline loomed for it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, defying …
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Australian soldier arrested for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan
Apr 07 2026
One of Australia's most-decorated soldiers was arrested Tuesday for allegedly murdering unarmed prisoners while serving …
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Departing Griezmann back at Barca in search of Atletico grand finale
Apr 07 2026
Antoine Griezmann's Barcelona story ended in the depths of misery but as he returns to Camp Nou in the Champions League …
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PSG look to pile misery on Liverpool as sides meet again in Champions League
Apr 07 2026
When Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool last met in the Champions League a year ago, the Anfield outfit were marching …
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AI-generated artists break through in country music
Apr 07 2026
AI-generated singers routinely rank among the top-streamed country music artists in the United States -- a trend that …
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Tokyo confirms Japanese national held by Iran freed
Apr 07 2026
Iran freed a Japanese national held since January, Tokyo said Tuesday, with Kyodo News reporting that the person was …
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Augusta already firm and fast ahead of 90th Masters
Apr 07 2026
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Rory McIlroy tested their shotmaking at opening practice for the …
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Lunar crater named after Artemis commander's deceased wife
Apr 07 2026
Artemis astronauts at the outer edge of human space travel had an emotional moment Monday as they proposed to name a …
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Trump lashes out at 'paper tiger' NATO while re-upping Greenland claim
Apr 07 2026
President Donald Trump lashed out Monday at NATO allies who did not support the United States in the war in Iran and …
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Napoli's Serie A title defence boosted by beating AC Milan
Apr 07 2026
Napoli are still in the hunt to retain their Serie A title after the champions beat Scudetto rivals AC Milan 1-0 on …
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'Hacks' has 'perfect' ending after 5 seasons, says star Smart
Apr 07 2026
When the creators of the hit series "Hacks" explained their planned ending to star Jean Smart, the actress had her …
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Artemis astronauts survey lunar surface on flyby, solar eclipse up next
Apr 07 2026
The four astronauts carrying out NASA's first lunar flyby in more than half-a-century were sending back detailed …
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'Incredibly dangerous': rescuing downed fighter crew in Iran
Apr 06 2026
US forces carried out a high-risk mission to recover the pilot and weapon systems officer of an F-15 fighter jet -- the …
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Artemis astronauts breaks space distance record
Apr 06 2026
The four astronauts embarking on NASA's flyby of the Moon became on Monday the humans to travel furthest from our …
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Trump doubles down on Iran threat, says ceasefire 'not good enough'
Apr 06 2026
President Donald Trump doubled down Monday on his threat to wreck Iran's civilian infrastructure, warning US forces …
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New frontier: Artemis astronauts break space distance record
Apr 06 2026
The four astronauts embarking on NASA's lunar flyby became on Monday the humans to travel furthest from our planet, as …
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'Historic day': Artemis astronauts break space distance record
Apr 06 2026
The four astronauts embarking on NASA's lunar flyby became on Monday the humans to travel furthest from our planet, as …
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Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal 'not good enough'
Apr 06 2026
US President Donald Trump said Monday that a proposed 45-day ceasefire with Iran was a "very significant step" but "not …
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Giant step for humankind: Artemis crew to set space distance record
Apr 06 2026
Four Artemis II astronauts are taking a giant step for humankind Monday when they shoot deeper into space than anyone …
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Israel hits Iran petrochemical complex after Trump threats
Apr 06 2026
Israeli strikes hit Iran's largest petrochemical complex Monday, as the Islamic republic defied threats from US …
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Israel hits Iran gas complex after Trump threat
Apr 06 2026
Israeli strikes hit Iran's largest petrochemical complex Monday, as the Islamic republic defied threats from US …
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Israeli strikes kill Iran Guards intel chief as Trump deadline looms
Apr 06 2026
Israeli strikes killed the intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, as the Islamic republic on Monday defied …
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Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972
Apr 06 2026
The Artemis astronauts entered the final phase of their run-up to a lunar loop on Monday, a tipping point of sorts that …
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Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning
Apr 06 2026
Iran launched fresh attacks across the Middle East on Monday and threatened "devastating" retaliation, after US …
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Saudi oasis town adjusts to life in the firing line
Apr 06 2026
For generations, a Saudi oasis town has been a favoured spot for stressed visitors from the nearby capital Riyadh to …
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Sputtering Arsenal face test of character in Sporting clash
Apr 06 2026
Mikel Arteta has urged shell-shocked Arsenal to embrace a major test of their character as they seek to recover from a …
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Artemis mission headed for first lunar flyby since 1972
Apr 06 2026
The Artemis astronauts on Sunday were approaching a key milestone in their journey to slingshot around the Moon, a …
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Hungarians' growing anger at living in EU's 'most corrupt state'
Apr 06 2026
Hungarian leader Viktor Orban's officially declared wealth is fairly modest: some savings and a jointly owned villa in …
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In El Salvador's mass trials, 'the innocent pay for the guilty'
Apr 06 2026
Wearing white uniforms, their heads shaved, rows of bewildered-looking men are beamed by video link from prisons across …
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Trump makes stark threat to Iran after US airman rescued
Apr 06 2026
US President Donald Trump made an expletive-filled threat Sunday to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure, demanding …
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OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas, issues warning
Apr 06 2026
The OPEC+ oil cartel agreed on Sunday to again increase oil production quotas, while warning that repairing energy …
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Pogacar wins joint-record third Tour of Flanders
Apr 06 2026
World champion Tadej Pogacar won a record-equalling third Tour of Flanders on Sunday after dropping his main rival …
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Leeds beat West Ham in shoot-out to reach FA Cup semis for first time in 39 years
Apr 06 2026
Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years as they survived a dramatic penalty shoot-out after …
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Lebanon's Christians mark Easter in solidarity with war-hit south
Apr 06 2026
Lebanese Christians marked Easter Sunday by turning their prayers to the south, where villages remain trapped by …
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Major sponsors drop Kanye West London gigs as PM voices concern
Apr 06 2026
Drinks giants Pepsi and Diageo on Sunday pulled out of sponsoring a music festival in London headlined by US rapper …
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What we know about the race to rescue downed US airman in Iran
Apr 06 2026
US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday the dramatic rescue of a downed airman whose fighter jet crashed over …
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Artemis astronauts ready for Moon flyby on fifth day of historic mission
Apr 05 2026
The four astronauts on NASA's Artemis 2 mission prepared Sunday to enter the Moon's "sphere of influence," having …
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Israel renews Lebanon strikes, forces Syria border crossing closed
Apr 05 2026
Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Sunday killed at least 15 people, a day after Israel threatened to hit Lebanon's main …
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Trump makes foul-mouthed threat to Iran after US airman rescued
Apr 05 2026
US President Donald Trump made an expletive-filled threat Sunday to destroy Iran's vital civilian infrastructure, …
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Trump issues foul-mouthed threat to Iran after US airman rescued
Apr 05 2026
US President Donald Trump launched a foul-mouthed threat to destroy Iran's vital civilian infrastructure Sunday, …
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'Choose peace': Pope marks first Easter under cloud of Mideast war
Apr 05 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged "those who have the power to unleash wars" to "choose peace" in his first Easter blessing …
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Artemis astronauts begin fifth day on historic Moon mission
Apr 05 2026
The four astronauts on NASA's Artemis 2 mission began their fifth day journeying to the Moon on Sunday, after already …
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Trump draws criticism with fiery Easter message on Iran
Apr 05 2026
US President Donald Trump did not take a break from his polarizing rhetoric on Easter Sunday, delivering an …
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Trump threatens 'hell' for Iran over Strait of Hormuz
Apr 05 2026
US President Donald Trump threatened in an expletive-laden post on Sunday to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if …
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Trump says US airman rescued in Iran in 'miraculous' operation
Apr 05 2026
President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it "one …
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Artemis astronauts glimpse Moon's 'Grand Canyon' ahead of historic lunar flyby
Apr 05 2026
The Artemis astronauts have taken in sights of the Moon never before seen by human eyes, crew members reported on Sunday …
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Trump says two US airmen rescued in Iran after giving deadline for deal
Apr 05 2026
President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it "one …
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Trump says two US airman rescued in Iran after giving deadline for deal
Apr 05 2026
President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it "one …
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